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[sportsfanatic21]

I think we are feeling the effects of the absolute crap show of 20-25 years ago.

The older generation is still hanging on. There’s a big gap that follows where there was no “fan base” generated. So a generation of folks never felt any attachment.

Next is a group of 30-35 year olds that are tying their best, a group created in the Hud years

This stuff they are currently pulling now is gonna create another gap if it doesn’t get fixed. Pushing students away, regardless of the on field product, is asking for another generation of apathy.

And I think, as much as some don’t wanna believe it, watching your best players transfer out turns people off. Yes, the name on the front of the jersey should be all that matters, but it’s human nature to be frustrated and lose some interest when guys are using you as a stepping stone.

[Ragin9221]

Here is the plan!

I have put an area at Cajun Field we can do this at. RV parking will still be along Cajun Field just smaller.

This is my idea for a tailgate area where people can go and have fun before the game .


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1. Stage

2. Beer vendors alumni tents, tables, chairs etc

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-area between 2

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3. Food Truck Row

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4. vendors, kids area, face painting, fun jumps etc.

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We can not do this as a University ?

[RedTails]

I just don't know what the administration is going to be willing to do to help the cause this season. I fear they're just waiting for 2025 for the stadium reno to do something beyond what they're currently doing. That's not going to help the recruits I saw this past game walking around with their family at a half-full stadium, or the current players running out to a sparse crowd.

Vic says we need to be intellectually honest with ourselves; try and take a few minutes how you would pitch your own friend group that does not attend games to come to one.
After thinking on that the last two nights lying in bed, only thing I believe would entice my own casual friends would be a party atmosphere and tailgate spot. I'm just not willing to eat the costs of a TG spot at the current rates in hope to entice them.

[zeppelincajun]

App is an anomaly at the G5 level. Most programs in our category are having similar issues.

App, Troy, JMU, Marshall, and Southern Miss all consistently draw in the 20K range, many times above.

[CajunVic]

Here is the plan!

I have put an area at Cajun Field we can do this at. RV parking will still be along Cajun Field just smaller.

This is my idea for a tailgate area where people can go and have fun before the game .


IMG_5723.jpg

IMG_5726.jpg

1. Stage

2. Beer vendors alumni tents, tables, chairs etc

IMG_5730.jpeg

-area between 2

IMG_5731.jpeg

3. Food Truck Row

IMG_5734.jpeg

4. vendors, kids area, face painting, fun jumps etc.

IMG_5736.jpg

IMG_5738.png

IMG_5739.jpeg


We can not do this as a University ?

Nice post . . . if that atmosphere could be created somewhere between the fences, it could change everything . . .

[Cajunsmike]

Are you speaking about those god awfully designed sponsored posts on FB? If that's our idea of kicking the marketing up a notch, it's easy to see why we are a cellar dweller in our own conference in terms of attendance.

There were promotions on FB, Twitter, Instagram etc. They also put signs on Campus on Thursday. I did not say it was good enough. I said it was better. Obviously there is plenty of room for improvement in the marketing area. Still fact remains few care about the Cajuns in the area. Most pay zero attention to our efforts on the field and off.

[cajun4life]

App is an anomaly at the G5 level. Most programs in our category are having similar issues.

App, GaSo, Marshall, USM and Coastal have all sold out this year.

[jric116]

I think part of the problem is how many times the games get interrupted for TV timeouts. A great play or a turnover that generates excitement has to wait 3 or 4 minutes for the commercial. I know it is a huge generator of revenue for the conference but boring to sit through at the game.

[CajunJack55]

I think part of the problem is how many times the games get interrupted for TV timeouts. A great play or a turnover that generates excitement has to wait 3 or 4 minutes for the commercial. I know it is a huge generator of revenue for the conference but boring to sit through at the game.

Well thats not changing anytime soon so we have to find ways to combat that............

[zeppelincajun]

There were promotions on FB, Twitter, Instagram etc. They also put signs on Campus on Thursday. I did not say it was good enough. I said it was better. Obviously there is plenty of room for improvement in the marketing area. Still fact remains few care about the Cajuns in the area. Most pay zero attention to our efforts on the field and off.

We paid someone to make THIS, yet we say we can't open up a $10 first come first serve lot at CF because we'd have to pay someone to work it.